Lunchbox shared an update on his ongoing health issues, revealing that he may have finally found a doctor capable of diagnosing his persistent stomach and groin pain.
After months of unsuccessful visits, he had been searching for a more specialized doctor, initially attempting to find someone affiliated with professional sports teams. However, those efforts fell short, with one doctor being a pediatrician and another not treating abdominal or groin-related concerns. Eventually, he located a doctor who specialized in the area he needed and scheduled an appointment. According to Lunchbox, this visit felt different from the start. Unlike previous doctors, who quickly referred him to imaging tests without much physical examination, this doctor took time to thoroughly evaluate him. The doctor conducted a hands-on examination, asking him to move in various ways, testing for pain, and physically assessing the affected areas.
Lunchbox compared this experience with prior appointments, where doctors largely relied on MRIs or CT scans and often dismissed his symptoms. One even told him to simply look up pelvic floor exercises online with another saying that his discomfort might just be gas, an explanation he strongly disagreed with, noting the issue had persisted for nine months. During the appointment, his new doctor reviewed an X-ray and identified minor arthritis in Lunchbox’s hip, along with inflammation near the pelvic joint. The doctor said this type of inflammation could send pain signals both down into the groin and up into the stomach, potentially explaining the symptoms Lunchbox had been experiencing. The doctor requested to review Lunchbox’s MRI for a more detailed look, but Lunchbox admitted he could not remember where he had the scan performed. After visiting multiple doctors and imaging centers, the details had become confusing. At one point, he got records from a hospital, only to discover they were from a previous knee MRI rather than the one related to his current issue. He now plans to contact another doctor’s office to track down the correct imaging and deliver it for further evaluation.
Despite not yet having a definitive diagnosis, Lunchbox is more optimistic than before. He noted that his symptoms come and go, though the pain has recently decreased. The doctor also prescribed a stronger anti-inflammatory medication, advising him to stop using over-the-counter options like Advil. When asked about previous treatments, including Cialis, Lunchbox said he was not still taking it. After months of frustration, he said this was the first time he felt a doctor truly examined him thoroughly.
While he is still awaiting further review of his MRI, Lunchbox is hopeful that this new doctor will help resolve the issue that has been affecting him for nearly a year.